Senior Town Planner Or Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Principal / Senior Town Planner
Location: Birmingham

The Company:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms, providing exciting opportunities for talented individuals seeking a rewarding career.

We are looking for experienced Town Planners at Senior or Principal level to join a progressive team in Birmingham. You will support efforts to deliver major infrastructure and development projects across sectors, helping to make a difference in communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Planning Lead on projects across various sectors and markets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects, managing project delivery and client relations.
• Participate in bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues and support Planning team leaders.
• Engage with market and client leads to foster business growth opportunities.
• Collaborate in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant Planning degree; RTPI membership is desirable.
• Strong understanding of planning applications, including TCPA, DCO, and TWAO.
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Planning, and Planning Policy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, delivering high-quality outputs on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships, with experience in work winning and market growth support.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary tested regularly against industry standards.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Flexible working to support a work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and life assurance.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)